irrespective
[ ir-i-spek-tiv ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈspɛk tɪv /
adjective
without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by of): Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.
Origin of irrespective
First recorded in 1630–40;
ir-2 +
respective
OTHER WORDS FROM irrespective
ir·re·spec·tive·ly, adverbWords nearby irrespective
irresistible,
irresoluble,
irresolute,
irresolution,
irresolvable,
irrespective,
irrespirable,
irresponsible,
irresponsive,
irresuscitable,
irretentive
Example sentences from the Web for irrespective
British Dictionary definitions for irrespective
irrespective
/ (ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv) /
adjective
irrespective of (preposition)
without taking account of; regardless of
adverb
informal
regardless; without due consideration
he carried on with his plan irrespective